Draft-Proof and Insulate Your Home for Comfort

Cost Savings

Checklist Tasks

• Find drafts with incense or thermal camera around windows and doors.
• Install door sweeps and weatherstripping on exterior doors.
• Seal window frame gaps with caulk, focusing on corners and joints.
• Apply expanding foam to large gaps at plumbing and wiring penetrations.
• Add insulation pads to attic stairs or scuttle covers to prevent heat loss.
• Insulate rim joists and sill plates to reduce basement air leakage.
• Install insulated outlet and switch covers on exterior walls.
• Seal gaps behind tubs, showers, and under sinks where pipes enter exterior walls.
• Repair or replace old window glazing putty for airtight seals.
• Use thermal curtains or cellular shades on windows for extra insulation.
• Seal attic knee walls and attic access doors with foam board and weatherstripping.
• Check and top up attic insulation to reach recommended R-values.